A Lone Cherry in a Zen Garden: Kyoto’s Kōdaiji

Hashin’tei’s solitary weeping cherry tree.

Zen gardens use pebbles and rocks to depict landscapes and flowing water, but flowering trees are uncommon.

Cherry blossoms present a beautiful contrast against the backdrop of the majestic gate, Chokushimon.

Blossoms viewed from the ornamental window.

A wild cherry tree blooms near the visitor reception.

Nene-no-michi enjoyed from a rickshaw. Yasaka’s pagoda is visible in the distance.